"We say no but we lie because until the last day we're all waiting for something to happen, even when we say we're happy with our squad we lie because we always want to make it happen.”

With many thinking the side seemingly needs a new striker, the Chelsea boss said that Demba Ba still has a future at Stamford Bridge despite reports linking him with a move away from the club, some citing West Ham as a potential destination.

Mourinho also reaffirmed his stance regarding central defender David Luiz, saying he will not be leaving the club despite interest from Barcelona.

“David is one of the players the club made a huge investment and he hasn't been here six or seven years, he's been here two or three years. He's a young player that signed a new contract last year and when he did that he was very happy to do it so we want to keep him.

"A big club like Barcelona wants the best but we are being honest by saying there is no chance David is leaving."

Mourinho also said that he was back in his favourite country and doesn’t seem to underestimate Hull, citing a fixture he had against Bari when he was at Inter when his side were held to a 2-2 draw, saying newly promoted sides still carry a winning mentality into the next division, with no fresh injury concerns reported.

Ian Bolland

A journalism graduate of Liverpool John Moores University. During his time at university, Ian spent time on work experience at local newspapers in Liverpool, Bolton and Wigan, and prior to that he did work for The Observer's 'fans verdict'. Ian also has interests in news, current affairs and business but mostly sport, including football, rugby league, cricket, golf and Formula 1, amongst others.